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Bath's Combe Down railway tunnel to reopen for cyclists and hikershttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/22/two-tunnels-opens-cyclists-bath
Transformation of steam-age relic into part of Two Tunnels path began over drinks in a Bath pub seven years ago<p>In the age of steam this mile-long tunnel was notorious among train crews: a place of choking smoke and red-hot flying cinders. Next month, a gentler, less hazardous stage in the varied history of the Combe Down tunnel in Bath begins when it opens for much cleaner modes of transport.</p><p>Billed as the longest purpose-built cycling tunnel in the UK, the Two Tunnels path will be open for fans of pedal power along with hikers and train enthusiasts. The more energetic can follow a 13-mile loop taking in another reopened tunnel, the Devonshire, and a refurbished viaduct. But the idea is that the route will also be used daily by local people as part of their exercise regime, dog-walking routines or simply when they go to the shops or to work.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/22/two-tunnels-opens-cyclists-bath">Continue reading...</a>CyclingBathUnited KingdomEuropeEnglandTravelRail transportTransportUK newsFitnessLife and styleCycling holidaysWalking holidaysFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:17:20 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/22/two-tunnels-opens-cyclists-bathSam Frost/Sam FrostEngineers cycle through Combe Down tunnel, part of the Sustrans Two Tunnels Greenway project near Bath, which opens on 6 April. It is said to be the longest purpose-built cycling tunnel in the UK. Photograph: Sam FrostSam Frost/Sam FrostEngineers cycle through Combe Down tunnel, part of the Sustrans Two Tunnels Greenway project near Bath, which opens on 6 April. It is said to be the longest purpose-built cycling tunnel in the UK. Photograph: Sam FrostSteven Morris2013-03-22T15:17:20ZThe Kennet and Avon canal | Britain's best bike rideshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/06/kennet-avon-canal-bike-ride
Cycle the Kennet and Avon canal – Britain's most popular long-distance waterside cycle route – from Reading to Bath in two or three easy sections <br />• <a href="http://gu.com/p/37bfj" title="Kennet and Avon canal waterside ride">Click here to view the route map</a><p><strong>Distance </strong>85 miles (136km)<br /><strong>Classification </strong>Easy–moderate (unless you're doing it all at once) <br /><strong>Start </strong>Bath, Beckford Road <br /><strong>Finish </strong>Reading railway station<br /><strong>Duration</strong> 2-3 days<br /><strong>Route </strong>NCN<strong> </strong>route 4<br /><strong>Map</strong> <a href="http://www.bit.ly/JMhS9o" title="Severn and Thames cycle map">Severn and Thames cycle map</a>, <a href="http://www.bit.ly/IgTNId" title="Thames Valley Cycle map">Thames Valley Cycle map</a>, OS Explorer 154–9, OS Landranger 17–5<br /></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/06/kennet-avon-canal-bike-ride">Continue reading...</a>TravelCycling holidaysCyclingFitnessLife and styleBathUnited KingdomReadingEnglandSat, 05 May 2012 23:20:01 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/06/kennet-avon-canal-bike-rideAlamyThe Caen Hill Locks. Photograph: AlamyAlamyThe Caen Hill Locks. Photograph: AlamyGuardian Staff2012-05-05T23:20:01ZColliers Way: Limpley Stoke to Frome | Britain's best bike rideshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/05/art-rides-colliers-way-somerset
An atmospheric cycle ride through evocative reminders of Somerset's industrial and agricultural heritage<br />• <a href="http://gu.com/p/37agj" title="Colliers Way">Click here to view the route map</a><p><strong>Distance </strong>23 miles (37km)<br /><strong> Classification </strong>Moderate <br /><strong> Start </strong>Dundas Aqueduct, near Limpley Stoke, BA12<br /> <strong>Finish</strong> Frome railway station, BA11<br /><strong> Duration </strong>2–3 hours<br /><strong> Route </strong>NCN route 24<br /><strong> Map </strong><a href="http://bit.ly/JMhS9o" title="Severn Thames cycle map">Severn &amp; Thames cycle map</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/ImI38e" title="AA guide Cycling in the South West of England">AA guide Cycling in the South West of England</a>, OS Landranger 172 or 183, Explorer 155 or 142, <a href="http://bit.ly/HCey27" title="Colliers Way leaflet">Colliers Way leaflet</a> </p><p></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/05/art-rides-colliers-way-somerset">Continue reading...</a>TravelCycling holidaysCyclingFitnessLife and styleBathEnglandSomersetFri, 04 May 2012 23:14:01 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/05/art-rides-colliers-way-somersetJ Bewley/SustransPointing the way forward on Colliers Way Photograph: J Bewley/SustransJ Bewley/SustransPointing the way forward on Colliers Way Photograph: J Bewley/SustransGuardian Staff2012-05-04T23:14:01ZTips on hiking and biking in the British Isleshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/01/uk.shortbreaks
Fancy an adventure closer to home? These isles have everything, for hikers and bikers and wannabe circumnavigators - and none of it costs the earth<p><strong>Journey time: From eight hours to two days</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/01/uk.shortbreaks">Continue reading...</a>United KingdomShort breaksTravelGreen travelIsle of WightBristolBathScotlandCycling holidaysRail travelClimbing holidaysSailing holidaysBoating holidaysLife and styleHealth and fitnessSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:14:23 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/01/uk.shortbreaksThe Iron Road to the Isles ... the beautiful train ride connecting Glasgow and the west coast of Scotland. Photograph: CorbisGuardian Staff2008-03-01T00:14:23Z